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Zoisite and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Kornerupine and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50   
3.25-3.45   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
Good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Zoisite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Kornerupine physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Zoisite and Kornerupine chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.

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